http://www.juiced.co.ukAny publication aimed at students is always going to run into problems as it tries to present a wacky carefree humour without sounding unforgivably trite and patronising. Very few seem to be able to manage it and, sadly, the Daily Telegraph ‘s Juiced is one of them. As an example, Juiced’s financial section can only… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Juiced
The ITV Network Centre is planning a review of its broadcast scheduling board to simplify the decision-making process on programming.The Network Centre confirmed to Newsline that it aims to replace its 15-member scheduling board with a smaller programming policy group comprising David Liddiment, the new Network director, and a single representative from Granada Group ,… Continue reading ITV Plans To Change Board
Four ITV comedy programmes will be sponsored by Cockburns Special Reserve over the coming weeks. Beginning with An Audience With Ronnie Corbett on 25 October the deal will also cover Blind Men (14 November), It’ll Be Alright on the Night (15 November) and The British Comedy Awards (13 December).It is the first time a comedy… Continue reading Sponsorship Deal For ITV Comedy
Despite being axed from their breakfast show in favour of Chris Evans (subscribers see Chris Evans Will Host Virgin Breakfast Show), Russ ‘n Jono have signed a new contract with Virgin Radio for a drivetime show between 4-7pm each weekday. The pair are said to have been considering the alternative slot since last Friday when… Continue reading Russ ‘N Jono Back At Virgin
John Brown, managing director of John Brown Publishing, has been awarded the 1997 Marcus Morris Award by the PPA for outstanding contribution to magazine publishing. Instinct, understanding, confidence and creativity are all recognised in this award.As well as Viz and Bizarre John Brown Publishing also produces Classic FM Magazine and the Virgin Atlantic customer title… Continue reading John Brown Wins PPA Award
GGT Group’s two London agencies GGT Advertising and BST-BDDP will be merging on 17 October to create BDDP GGT, a top 15 UK agency with billings of £230m. Paul Bainsfair and John Sharkey, joint chief executives of BST, will become joint chairmen while Grant Duncan, managing director of GGT, will be MD at the new… Continue reading GGT Agencies Merge
Agency estimates put August’s terrestrial television revenue at £143 million. ITV brought in a total of £104.8m, up 3.9% year on year, while Channel 4 came in at £31.5m, up 0.5%. Channel 5’s revenue was estimated to be £6.7m, down from £8m last month.It was a good month for ITV/C4 Adult, Women and ABC1 Adult… Continue reading TV Round-Up – August
Channel 5 is planning to split its currently national sales team into four regional operations in order to target a wider brand base. The new structure will follow the framework of the existing regional ITV companies which roughly break into the four areas of London, the North, Scotland and the rest of the country. The… Continue reading Channel 5 To Split Advertising Sales Into Regions
In an effort to become recognised as a marketing and communications business Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising is to become just Saatchi & Saatchi. Chief executive Kevin Roberts says that the brand will now convey communications ideas, not just advertising. This name-change follows last week’s demerger from Cordiant.Saatchi & Saatchi: 0171 436 4000
The WH Smith’s ad starring Nicholas Lyndhurst took the National TV Award for best advertisement at last night’s ceremony. Actor David ‘Del Boy’ Jason came away with three awards (most popular actor, most popular comedy performer and most popular comedy programme for Only Fools And Horses). Michael Barrymore won most popular entertainment presenter for the… Continue reading AMV’s WH Smith’s Ad Wins National TV Award
